| Engine power | 17.5 hp 13 kW |
| Oil change | No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter |
| Engine manufacturer/model | 31R977 (M31) |
| Transaxle type | TLT200 hydrostatic, two-wheel drive |
| Transaxle control | Side-by-side pedals |
| Rear tires | 20x8-8 |
| Lift system type | Spring-assisted hand-grip lever |
| Cutting width | Edge™ mower deck, 42 in. 107 cm |
| U.S. warranty | 2 year/120 hour bumper-to-bumper* (*Term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first, and varies by model. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere.com or JohnDeere.ca/TUWarranty for details.) |
| Power | 17.5 hp 13 kW |
| Displacement | 30.5 cu in. 500 cc |
| Manufacturer/model | 31R977 (M31) |
| Type | Overhead valve, full-pressure lube, oil filter |
| Cylinders | One |
| Governor | Mechanical |
| Choke/speed control | Single lever with spring-return on choke |
| Cooling method | Air |
| Air cleaner | Cartridge |
| Oil change | No-tools oil drain with replaceable filter |
| Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel delivery | Pulse pump and carburetor |
| Fuel gauge | Mechanical, viewable from seat |
| Fuel tank location | Rear |
| Fuel fill opening | Center, 1.75 in. 4.45 cm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 2.4 U.S. gal. 9.1 L |
| Battery | 12 V 300 CCA |
| Charging system | Regulated, 8 amp |
| Engine starter | Bendix type |
| Hour meter | Yes |
| Headlights | Two standard, incandescent |
| Taillights or reflector | No |
| Backup lights | No |
| Rear work lights | No |
| 12-V outlet | No |
| Type | Hydrostatic, 2-wheel drive |
| Control | Side-by-side pedals |
| Cruise control | No |
| Oil cooler | Fins and fan on transaxle |
| Oil filter | Yes, not serviceable |
| Differential lock | No |
| Forward speed | 0-5.5 mph 0-8.9 km/h |
| Reverse speed | 0-3.2 mph 0-5.2 km/h |
| Brakes | Internal wet disk |
| Frame | Full-length welded steel |
| Primer/paint | E-coat/powder |
| Weight bracket | Optional rear |
| Receiver hitch | No |
| Front axle | Cast-iron front axle, powdered-metal front wheel bushings |
| Spindle bushings | No |
| Front tires | 15x6-6 |
| Rear tires | 20x8-8 |
| Hood material | Molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent |
| Fender deck material | Stamped steel |
| Floor mats | Yes, with debris removing channels |
| Storage | Storage tray with optional cover |
| Service interval decal | Yes |
| Fender handles/grips | No |
| Cup holder | Yes |
| Equipment mounting | CargO Mount™ system |
| Maximum towing capacity | 500 lb 227 kg |
| Type | Sector and pinion with single drag link and tie rod |
| Four-wheel steer | Not available on this model |
| Steering wheel | Standard, diameter - 12 in. 30.5 cm |
| Tilt steering wheel | No |
| Turning radius | 18 in. 45.7 cm |
| Uncut circle radius | 25 in. 63.5 cm |
| Type | One piece |
| Seat back height | 11 in. 28 cm |
| Armrests | No |
| Fore-aft adjustment | While seated, 5.5 in. 14 cm |
| Seat suspension | Tilt, two coil springs |
| Type | Spring-assisted hand-grip lever |
| Hydraulic outlets | No |
| Mower cut height | 13 positions, 1-4 in. 2.5-10.2 cm |
| Cut height increments | 0.25 in. 0.64 cm |
| Preset cut height | No |
| Type | Side discharge |
| Cutting width | Edge™ mower deck, 42 in. 107 cm |
| Construction | Stamped steel deck shell |
| Mower deck material | Steel, 13 gauge 0.090 in. 2.3 mm |
| Mower wash port | Yes |
| Mower drive system | Manual power take-off (PTO) |
| Mower wheels | Two |
| Mower wheel adjustment | One bolt |
| Mower level adjustment | Easy-level deck |
| Type | Slide under tractor |
| Front draft arms | One spring clip |
| Rear draft arms | Two spring clips |
| Mower wheels rotate | No |
| Drive system | Single belt |
| Meets ANSI standard | Yes |
| Meets OPEI standard | Yes |
| Backup protection | Reverse Implement Option (RIO) |
| Safety video | Yes |
| Notes | Molded-in color material reduces sound, will not rust or dent Durable primer and powder paint finish Full-length welded steel frame |
| Warranty | 2 year/120 hour bumper-to-bumper* (*Term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first, and varies by model. See the LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW JOHN DEERE TURF AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT at JohnDeere.com or JohnDeere.ca/TUWarranty for details.) |
| Rear bagger | 2-bag, 6.5 bu 229 L |
| Mulching system | Mulch cover or high-performance plug |
| Front blade | 46 in. 116.8 cm |
| Snow blower | Two-stage, 44 in. 111.8 cm |
| Sprayer | Tow-behind, 15 U.S. gal. 56.8 L Mounted, 15 U.S. gal. Tow-behind only, 25 U.S. gal. 94.6 L |
| Spreader | Tow-behind only, 125-175 lb 57.7-80 kg |
| Front bumper | Styled front bumper |
| Weather protection | Weather enclosure |
| Sun canopy | Sun canopy |
| Bucket holder | Yes, single bucket |
| Grass striping | Lawn striping kit |
| Tow-behind tools | 16 |
| Height | 40 in. 1016 mm |
| Overall length | 69.7 in. 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase | 48.9 in. 1242 mm |
| Width with mower | 55.2 in. 1402 mm |
| Width with mower (deflector raised for storage) | 46.5 in. 1181 mm |
| Width without mower | 39.2 in. 996 mm |
| Weight | Mower, no fuel, 414 lb 188 kg |
| Manufacturing location | Greeneville, Tennessee, USA |
| Date collected | 1-Dec-21 |
